"...wraps around the palate with dark cherries, plums, cinnamon, cloves and new leather. This is a surprisingly muscular style for the year, with quite a bit less of the early appeal than is found in many other wines. The aromas and flavors remain dark, powerful and brooding from start to finish. Flowers, cinnamon and mint add further complexity on the finish."(93pts RP)

Vintage 2009, Harlan Estate, The Maiden, into neck, original tissue, owc (1 750 ml)